Tuareg SILVER Ingall Cross - Vintage Tribal Adornment from Niger
Vintage Tuareg Ingall cross made in heavy silver with red glass inset. The Ingall cross is a protective amulet worn by men and women alike. These look amazing on necklaces, or wear traditionally in the hair or on a headpiece.
Vintage silver Tuareg Ingall Cross. These crosses are worn as various kinds of adornment - in the hair, on necklaces or earrings, or sewn to headpieces. The Ingall Cross is considered one of the Tuareg cross pendants but is unlike any other, having a colorful glass inset at one end. Tuareg crosses are protective amulets, worn by men and women alike.
The Tuareg people are a nomadic Berber people, primarily based in the Sahara of Mali, Niger, Algeria and Libya. The Tuareg are also known as the Blue People because of their indigo-rich clothing. They principally inhabit the Sahara in a vast area stretching from far southwestern Libya to southern Algeria, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. Traditionally nomadic pastoralists, small groups of Tuareg are also found in northern Nigeria. Their jewelry is distinctive for the use of geometric shapes and incised designs.
Item No. JPM0159
Size: 8.75 US
Materials: Tribal silver, red glass
Metal Finish: Unpolished
Metal Color: Silver, tarnished
Ring Face/Top: Almost 1.5 inches wide, 1 inch tall
Additional Info: This is a good, solid piece with scrollwork and etching
Country of Origin: Niger
Condition: Vintage
Please check photos carefully for condition. You will receive the exact piece shown in the photos on this page. This is a new piece that has been brought to you from Morocco. Although it is "new" and not previously owned, it may have traveled through many hands to reach you.
A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our new jewelry is tribal jewelry or newly made jewelry from tribal craftsmen in faraway lands. The condition of our items will reflect their prior travels through many hands before arriving at The Red Camel. There may be small flaws here and there that reflect their journey. We do our best to describe any such flaws that may be present in our items, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!
